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Ep. 67: Pollination of Flowers: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities
Pollination of Flowers: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 67]

Pollination of flowers activities Flowers are the seed-making parts of plants, but most can’t do it alone! Enter the pollinators. The mutual relationship between flower and pollinator is something to behold and can help teach many different concepts in elementary school. So let’s take advantage of spring to investigate the pollination of flowers and how […]

Ep. 66: How Flowers Attract Pollinators: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
How Flowers Attract Pollinators: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 66]

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. This is at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to learn more, check out my disclaimers page. How Flowers Attract Pollinators Activities Teaching children about how flowers attract pollinators can feel kind of dull. However, investigating how flowers and pollinators […]

Ep. 64: 7 Pollinator and Flower Books for Elementary-Aged Students
7 Pollinator and Flower Books for Elementary-Aged Students [Ep. 64]

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. This is at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to learn more, check out my disclaimers page. Pollinator and flower books We are officially in spring, and with the changes of the seasons, comes flowers and pollinators! Get your kiddos […]

Ep. 62: Water in Weather: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities
Water in Weather: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 62]

Water in weather activities Water is an essential part of weather and March and November are fantastic times to investigate this phenomenon. Water is critical in creating many of the weather conditions we experience including clouds, rain, thunderstorms, wind, humidity, and more. So let’s take advantage of this month with variable weather to learn more […]

Ep. 61: Illumination and Weather: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
Illumination and Weather: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 61]

Weather illumination activities Teaching children about light reflection and its role in illumination can be quite an abstract and challenging topic. However, weather is a way to make this concept more concrete. Thankfully, March and November are months with variable weather and wonderful opportunities to capitalize on nature’s natural variation with your 1st and 4th […]

Ep. 59: 7 Books About Weather for Elementary-Aged Students
7 Books About Weather for Elementary-Aged Students [Ep. 59]

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. This is at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to learn more, check out my disclaimers page. Books about weather If you’re looking for a way to experience a variety of weather conditions with your learners, now’s your chance! March […]